The best widely distributed year long offerings

I've also gotta side with Torpedo. Not only is it delicious and available everywhere, but it's much cheaper than many of the other contenders. Much less than Two Hearted which I've always loved, but have always been put off by the price. Around here, Torpedo is priced like Bud Light Lime. You just can't go wrong (unless you don't like hops)

 

Aside from some really great foreign brews, I'd say Ten Fidy, Obsidian Stout, Stone IPA, Hop Wallop.

I would say Firestone has semi-wide distribution, so if I could throw them in there, I'd take Pale 31 as an everyday drinker over all the ones I just listed

 

After fiddling around with SeekABrew, it is confirmed that I absolutely hate living in Connecticut but absolutely love living only 15 minutes from Massachusetts.

 

Not Washington. And we're just two states over.

 

Again... to everyone mentioning a Bell's or Founders beer... does this look "widely distributed" to you?
http://www.bellsbeer.com/brands/brand-finder/
http://www.foundersbrewing.com/beer-locator

 

Domestic:
SN Pale Ale
Stone IPA
SA Boston Lager
Old Rasputin

Import:
Rochefort (6, 8, and 10)
Weihenstephaner (all)

 

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
Rogue Chocolate and Oatmeal Stouts
Ommegang Three Philosophers
Flying Dog Raging Bitch
Sierra Nevada Torpedo

 

Vitus is one of the best beers I've ever had. If you get a chance, listen to this man and pick up a bottle. You will not be disappointed.

 

That's unfortunate. Still, don't you get Hair of the Dog? If so, then I have a hard time feeling sorry for you.

 

Yes, we get HotD thank God. Not looking for sympathy either, the selection is pretty solid here (aside from the absence of Shelton Bros offerings).

I'm just sometimes mystified why some California breweries like AleSmith or Ballast Point distribute as far away as Massachusetts, but not to Washington. Fortunately we have plenty of local breweries to pick up the slack—which is probably part of the reason.

 

Isn't Stone RIS a once a year release (even though it sits on shelves usually for the entire year and beyond).

 

ten fidy is seasonal. FW has a great lineup of year rounds though.

 

dang, I didn't know that. What time of year does it come out. I almost always see it available.

 

I'm seeing lots of references here to Weihenstephaner's hefe and several to the Vitus, but let's not forget the understated charm of Weihenstephaner Original, a top-shelf helles.

 

it drops in the falll, and most busy stores are already out. some small stores may have it on hand year round though simply because so many people see the price, then the number of cans and say no way.

 

My vote goes to

Old Rasputin
Racer 5
Stone IPA
Double Jack

 

I can't believe AleSmith distributes all the way to places like Ohio but not to Washington.

 

We can get it down in Oregon, but sometimes it feels like breweries go out of their way not to distribute here.

 

Arrogant Bastard, Founders Breakfast Stout, Trois Pistoles, Two Hearted